describe distinctive cultural patterns and landscapes associated with different places in Texas, the United States, and other regions of the world and how these patterns influenced the processes of innovation and diffusion;
Which of these landscapes is associated with the Dutch people of Western Europe?
A
B
C
D
In which cultural region would you find the cities of Bangkok, Hanoi, Manila, and Singapore?
A Middle East
B South Asia
C North Africa
D Southeast Asia
Which of the following landscapes is associated with "Central Texas?"
A Hills
B Jungles
C Pine forests
D below sea-level
In which region of Texas is Houston?
A Gulf Coast region of East Texas
B Central Texas, in the "Hill Country"
C North Texas in the high Plains
D West Texas, in the arid region
The Spanish language is most commonly spoken language in which of the following regions?
A Europe
B Asia
C Latin America
D Africa
Texas has a large population of Spanish-speaking residents because it -
A borders Mexico
B was once claimed by France
C was settled by Native Americans
D has a strong trading relationship with Cuba
500 years ago there was no such thing as a "Mexican" culture. Mexican culture is the result of European culture combining with local Native American cultures in what is today Mexico. Which of the following statements best restates this idea?
A People in Spain, through cultural convergence, accepted Native American ideas.
B Spanish culture, through diffusion and cultural convergence, mixed with Native American culture.
C Mexico today remembers and honors its Native American history with Aztec celebrations.
D Mexican culture has diffused into the United States and Europe combing with local traditions.